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How much unemployment will I get from NYS Department of Labor - need to calculate benefits
I just got laid off from my job at a marketing firm in Rochester where I was making $52,000 a year. This is my first time filing for unemployment and I have no idea how much I'll actually receive from NYS Department of Labor. I've been working there for 2.5 years and before that I had a part-time retail job during college. Can someone explain how they calculate the weekly benefit amount? I'm trying to figure out if it'll be enough to cover my rent and basic expenses while I look for another job.
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How is unemployment compensation determined by NYS Department of Labor?
I'm trying to understand how NYS Department of Labor calculates my weekly benefit amount. I worked for 18 months at different jobs with varying salaries - some weeks I made $850, other weeks closer to $1100. My claim was approved but I'm getting $420 per week and I can't figure out how they came up with that number. Does anyone know the formula they use? I looked on the my.ny.gov website but it's not very clear about the actual calculation.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about your specific calculation, I used claimyr.com a few months ago when I had questions about my benefit amount. They got me connected to an actual agent who walked through my wage history with me. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call the regular number.
Did you have to pay for that service? Sounds too good to be true honestly.
Yeah there's a fee but it was worth it for me since I was getting nowhere with regular calling. The agent was able to pull up my account and explain everything clearly.
NYS Department of Labor denied my unemployment claim - why would unemployment deny my claim?
Got a determination letter today saying my unemployment claim was denied and I'm honestly confused about the reasoning. I was laid off from my warehouse job in December due to company downsizing, filed my claim within a week, and thought everything was straightforward. The letter mentions something about 'voluntary separation' but that's not what happened - I have my termination paperwork showing it was a layoff. Has anyone else had their claim wrongly denied like this? I need to understand what went wrong because I really need these benefits to cover rent and bills while I job search.
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Other reasons they deny claims include not earning enough wages in your base period, being fired for misconduct, or failing to meet the job search requirements. But if you were legitimately laid off and have proof, this should be an easy appeal to win. Just make sure you understand the difference between a layoff and being terminated for cause when you explain your situation.
How does unemployment affect interest rates on NYS Department of Labor overpayment notice?
Got an overpayment notice from NYS Department of Labor last week saying I owe $2,800 from benefits I received in 2024. The notice mentions interest charges but doesn't clearly explain how they calculate the interest rate or when it starts accruing. Does anyone know how unemployment overpayment interest rates work? I'm trying to figure out if I should pay this immediately or if I can set up a payment plan without the interest killing me. The notice says I have appeal rights but I'm not sure if that stops the interest from building up.
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wait so interest stops during appeals? that doesnt seem right, why would they give you a free loan basically
It's because you have due process rights. If the overpayment determination is wrong, you shouldn't be penalized with interest charges while exercising your right to appeal. It's actually pretty standard for government debt collection.
THE WHOLE OVERPAYMENT SYSTEM IS A SCAM!!! They make mistakes all the time and then charge YOU interest for THEIR errors. I got hit with a $3,400 overpayment that took 8 months to prove was wrong but by then I'd already paid hundreds in interest because I was scared not to pay.
That's awful! Did you ever get the interest refunded after proving it was their mistake?
What happens when employee files for unemployment - need to understand NYS Department of Labor process
My roommate just got laid off from her retail job and is about to file for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. I've never been through this process myself and she's pretty stressed about it. Can someone walk me through what actually happens when you file? Like what are the steps and how long does everything take? She's worried about making mistakes on her application.
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If there are any issues with her claim like questions about why she was laid off, it might go into adjudication. That's where NYS Department of Labor investigates further and it can take weeks or even months to resolve. Sometimes they contact the employer to verify information. Just be patient if this happens - calling constantly won't speed it up but I found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent when I needed answers about my adjudication. Check out claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works.
Adjudication is the WORST part of this whole system!! I was stuck for 6 weeks last year with no explanation whatsoever.
Hopefully she won't have any issues since it was a clear layoff due to business slowdown. Thanks for the tip about that service though, might be useful if problems come up.
Zoe Papadakis
Just keep in mind you also have to meet the job search requirements every week to keep getting benefits. That's 3 work search activities per week and you have to log them in the system. The benefit amount is just part of the equation - staying compliant with all the NYS Department of Labor rules is what keeps the payments coming.
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Freya Andersen
just filed my claim last week and still waiting to see what my amount will be... the suspense is killing me lol. good luck with yours!
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